Current affairs

World Rhino Day 2026: 22 September, Theme, History and Rhino Conservation

World Rhino Day 2026 is observed on 22 September every year to raise awareness about the conservation of rhinoceroses and the threats facing their populations. The day highlights the need to protect the world's five surviving rhino species from poaching,...

World Pharmacists Day 2026: Date, Theme, Importance, History and Role of Pharmacists

World Pharmacists Day 2026 will be observed on September 25, 2026, to recognise the vital contribution of pharmacists to healthcare and highlight their role in promoting safe medicine use, patient care and public health. The global theme for World Pharmacists...

UPSC EPFO Exam Strategy 2026: Complete 3-Month Preparation Plan for EO/AO and APFC

The UPSC EPFO Exam 2026 is an important opportunity for candidates preparing for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). The syllabus covers multiple subjects, including Labour Laws, Social Security, Accounting, General Studies, English,...

Census Town in India: Criteria, Meaning and Why Urban Classification Needs Revision

Context The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has said that the existing criteria for identifying Census Towns are outdated and do not adequately capture India’s urbanisation. About Census Town A Census Town is a settlement that meets urban demographic...

OneTag Facility 2026: How to Change FASTag Bank Without Replacing Your Tag

Context The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched OneTag, a FASTag portability service integrated with the Rajmargyatra app. About OneTag Nature: A digital portability framework that allows users to switch FASTag issuer banks without replacing the existing RFID...

U.S. Sanctioning Act 2026: Impact on India, Russian Oil, Tariffs and Energy Security

U.S. Sanctioning Act 2026: Why in News? The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 has emerged as an important development in global geopolitics and economic statecraft. U.S. President Donald Trump signed the legislation into law on...

Kathakali Festival 2026: Theme, History and Important Facts

The 17th Kathakali Festival 2026 is being organised from 18 to 20 September 2026 at the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. The festival is organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of...

Kohat Attack 2026: What Happened in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

The Kohat Attack 2026 took place on 18 September 2026 when a suicide car bomb struck a mosque inside a police compound in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, during Friday prayers. The attack was followed by an armed assault and a...

World Bamboo Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, Significance and Importance of Bamboo

World Bamboo Day 2026 is observed on 18 September every year to raise awareness about bamboo’s environmental, economic and social importance. The day was established by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO) in 2009 and highlights bamboo as a renewable resource...

Pangwala Tribal Community: History, Location, Culture

The Pangwala tribal community of Himachal Pradesh has recently come into focus following a scientific study examining the gut microbiome of people living in the remote Pangi Valley and those who have migrated to urban areas. The study provides an...